When a videogame wants to show a scene, it sends the GPU a list of objects described using triangles (most 3D models are broken down into triangles). The GPU then runs a sequence called a rendering ...

The processor of current PCs is usually powerful enough to work smoothly with all types of content. However, some processes put a higher load on the processor — for example, when you watch videos.

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Graphics are a huge part of the PC gaming experience. Unfortunately, not every computer is built for the best games on the market. If you built your computer, it can be very expensive to update the ...